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2024 SDG Summit at the United Nations General Assembly
The 2024 SDG Summit will be convened on 18-19 September 2024, during the United Nations General Assembly high-level week and marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Heads of State and Government will gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to follow-up and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . They will carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world, and provide high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to the target year of 2030 for achieving the SDGs. Learn more here: un.org/en/conferences/SDGSummit2024
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2024 SDG Summit at the United Nations General Assembly

The 2024 SDG Summit will be convened on 18-19 September 2024, during the United Nations General Assembly high-level week. Heads of State and Government will gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to follow-up and review the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . They will carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the impact of multiple and interlocking crises facing the world, and provide high-level political guidance on transformative and accelerated actions leading up to the target year of 2030 for achieving the SDGs.

The Summit will also bring together political and thought leaders from governments, international organizations, the private sector, civil society, women and youth and other stakeholders in a series of high-level meetings with the Heads of State and Government.

The 2024 SDG Summit marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in July 2022 under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council called for the Summit to “ mark the beginning of a new phase of accelerated progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals .”

The SDG Summit will be chaired by the President of the General Assembly. The outcome of the Summit will be a negotiated political declaration.

This will be the second SDG Summit – the HLPF under the auspices of the General Assembly – since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda in September 2015.

The special edition of the report of the Secretary-General entitled “Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals: Towards a Rescue Plan for People and Planet”, the Advance Unedited version has been released. Please read the Newsletter for the latest information.

Find more information here on the programme, documentation, registration, media, and more: un.org/en/conferences/SDGSummit2024

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High-Level Political Forum 2024

High-Level Political Forum 2024

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held in New York from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday,

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19 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 17 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2024 as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will be on Thursday, 20 July 2024.

The theme will be " Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels ”.

In the forum, participants will be able to further discuss the effective and inclusive recovery measures to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore actionable policy guidance for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at all levels.

The HLPF in 2024, without prejudice to the integrated, indivisible and interlinked nature of the SDGs, will also review in-depth Goals 6 on clean water and sanitation, 7 on affordable and clean energy, 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure, 11 on sustainable cities and communities, and 17 on partnerships for the Goals.

This includes special sessions on "Transformation from the ground up: Acting at local level" on 11 July and "SDGs in focus: SDG 11 and interlinkages with other SDGs –Sustainable cities and communities" on 13 July.

In addition, 39 countries and territories will present their voluntary national reviews (VNRs) of their implementation of the 2030 Agenda in the forum: Bahrain,Barbados, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Brunei Darussalam , Burkina Faso,Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic , Comoros,Chile, Croatia, Democratic Republic of the Congo , European Union, France,Guyana,Iceland,Ireland,Kuwait,Liechtenstein,Lithuania,Maldives,Mongolia,Poland,Portugal,Romania,Rwanda,Saudi Arabia,Singapore, Slovakia, St Kitts & Nevis , Syrian Arab Republic , Tajikistan,Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, United Republic of Tanzania , Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, and Zambia. 

The HLPF in July will also support the mid-term review of the implementation of the SDGs and the preparations for the 2024 SDG Summit – the HLPF to be convened under the auspices of the General Assembly in September 2024.

Learn more here: hlpf.un.org/2024

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Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly
The second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will be held from 5 to 9 June 2024 in Nairobi. Kenya. The theme of the session is “A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of global crises.” As the governance body of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the United Nations Habitat Assembly convenes every four years. Thematic discussions will focus on universal access to affordable housing, urban climate action, urban crises recovery, urban crises recovery, localization of the SDGs, and prosperity and local finance.
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Second Session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly 

The second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly will be held from 5 to 9 June 2024 in Nairobi. Kenya. The theme of the session is “A sustainable urban future through inclusive and effective multilateralism: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in times of global crises.”

As the governance body of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), the United Nations Habitat Assembly convenes every four years. It is the highest global decision-making body on sustainable urbanization and human settlements.

The 193 UN Member States cast the votes, while participants include non-Member States, other UN bodies and specialized agencies, as well as intergovernmental organizations, civil society, private sector, academia and research institutions, women, youth and children, and grassroots organizations.

Thematic debates and discussions during the Assembly will focus on the following topics:
Universal access to affordable housing: Member States are encouraged to explore mechanisms to achieve the universal right to adequate housing and move towards removing existing barriers to affordable housing.

Urban climate action: to achieve the global commitment to stay within 1.5˚C limit on rising temperatures by 2030, Member States are encouraged to explore realistic urban pathways for climate action.

Urban crises recovery: current crises are increasingly more urban, with cities very often serving as the main places of arrival for displaced people. Member States are encouraged to empower cities to respond to urban crises and support national recovery efforts.

Localization of the SDGs: the Assembly will look at local actions needed to advance the implementation of SDGs to meet the 2030 Development Agenda targets. Member States will also be invited to explore financial mechanisms to ensure resources are directed toward urban development and reach local levels.

Prosperity and local finance: to accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, respond to urban crises, advance urban climate action, and ensure adequate and affordable housing for all, cities need policies and fiscal resources. Member States are invited to explore policies and market mechanisms to ensure financial flows directed towards urban development and reach local levels. 

Notification by the Executive Director on the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme: English | Русский | Español | Français | 中文 | العربية

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2024 UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment
The 2024 UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment will build on the momentum of the 2021 Food Systems Summit and will create a conducive space for countries to review commitments to action that were made during the Summit, share stories of success and early signs of transformation, maintain the momentum for bold acceleration and bold action to further the resilience of food systems, advocate for their adaptation to climate change, ensure they contribute to communities’ resilience to further shocks and crises, and boost the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more here: fao.org/family-farming/detail/en/c/1637564/
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2024 UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment

The UN Secretary-General has committed in his Chair Summary and Statement of Action on the UN Food Systems Summit to convene “a global stocktaking meeting every two years to review progress in implementing the outcomes of this process and its contributions to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. This will be supported by the RBAs, the broader UN System and partners.”

The 2024 UN Food Systems Stocktaking Moment will build on the momentum of the 2021 Food Systems Summit and will create a conducive space for countries to review commitments to action that were made during the Summit, share stories of success and early signs of transformation, maintain the momentum for bold acceleration and bold action to further the resilience of food systems, advocate for their adaptation to climate change, ensure they contribute to communities’ resilience to further shocks and crises, and boost the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

The Stocktaking Moment will take place in Rome, Italy from 24 – 26 July 2024, at the premises of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It will be hosted by Italy, in collaboration with the Rome-based UN Agencies (FAO, IFAD, WFP), the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and the wider UN system.

More information: 

  • https://www.fao.org/family-farming/detail/en/c/1637564/
  • https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/fs-stocktaking-moment/
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Youth in Cities Dialogue

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) and the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) is hosting two dialogue sessions to share and exchange on the Youth Agenda for Cities in the Commonwealth. Please save the date relevant to your time zone.

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Youth in Cities Dialogue

The Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network is holding a unique online event, entitled - Youth in Cities Dialogue - coming up in May. To accommodate all regions of the Commonwealth, they are taking place as follows:

  • 9th / 10th May 2024 at 20.00 UTC

(Caribbean/Canada (afternoon) / Pacific (morning))  

  • 11th May 2024 at 10.00 UTC

(Africa/Europe (morning) / Asia (afternoon))  

Delivered in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth for Sustainable Urbanisation (CYSU), the session is intended as a wide ranging discussion which will touch on key services for young people in cities and the challenges they are facing across the Commonwealth. It will also examine strategies and existing examples for including young people in local decision making, the democratic process and place shaping. These sessions are intended as a broad overview of key issues. They will provide an opportunity to share the services developed, the experiences of their implementation and to discuss applicability to your region.   

Early registrations are being taken.

Click Here to Register. 

For further information, please contact CLGF Senior Programme Officer - Networks, Janine Xavier-Cross at     

Retrieved from https://www.clgf.org.uk/whats-new/news/youth-in-cities-dialogue-sign-up-for-this-online-event/

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Accelerating Toward Green & Inclusive Mobility | Transforming Transportation 2024
World Forum of Cities and Territories of Peace

The World Forum on Cities and Territories of Peace (WFCPTP) is a multi-stakeholder multi-level platform that highlights the importance of building coexistence and peace within cities and territories, together with efforts to identify the root causes of conflict and violence, in order to launch public policies, programs and citizen programs that contribute to building a peace culture.

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World Forum of Cities and Territories of Peace

The Forum is an opportunity to address the causes of the social pressures that lead to violence in the territories.

More information

Retrieved from metropolis.org/agenda/world-forum-cities-and-territories-peace-0

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14th Metropolis World Congress & Brussels Urban Summit 2024

Large cities and metropolitan areas face a range of shared challenges, such as inequality, diversity, public health issues, and the climate and energy crises.

Metropolises and their inhabitants are still the drivers of innovation and growth and through sustainable development are key to building societies that are more inclusive, more accessible and more efficient. 

In this context, for the first time in six years and in the framework of the Brussels Urban Summit 2024, the entire Metropolis community will get together in Brussels to celebrate the 14th Metropolis World Congress and address the major challenges facing the world's big cities and metropolises.

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14th Metropolis World Congress & Brussels Urban Summit 2024

More information: www.urbansummit.brussels

Retrieved from www.metropolis.org/agenda/14th-metropolis-world-congress-brussels-urban-summit-2024

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Smart City Expo Bogotá

Smart City Expo Bogotá

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Cities that care, cities that innovate

Smart City Expo Bogota, promoted by Fira Barcelona Internacional and driven by the leading international event Smart City Expo World Congress with the support of the Mayor's Office of Bogota, brings together experts in smart cities who will share ideas, knowledge and solutions on how to bring smart and sustainable development to cities and the people and communities that inhabit them.

Under the slogan Cities that Care, Cities that Innovate, the event aims to position cities as catalysts for the connection between the quality of life of their citizens and urban innovation. The programme is developed by linking urban agendas and Bogotá's current moment of promoting social inclusion, diversity, sustainability and care for its citizens, with the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation and technological innovations. This union highlights the importance of cities as connectors of innovations to combine people, knowledge and solutions for the development of our cities and territories.

Smart city expo bogota logo

More info: smartcityexpobogota.com 

Retrieved from https://www.metropolis.org/agenda/smart-city-expo-bogota

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Smart City Expo LATAM Congress
During the three days of the congress, invited speakers and experts will share knowledge and debate on different topics covering initiatives, programmes and solutions that respond to the present needs and future challenges of Latin American cities.
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Smart City Expo LATAM Congress

Viable projects, real impacts

In the framework of the congress, will also take place Smart Fest, a festival that arises from the pressing need to link all citizens in the sustainable solutions that our planet needs through collaboration, innovation and technology. This festival seeks to make people aware and involve them in the challenges and solutions, through technology and innovation, to have better environments in which to live through activities that motivate them to design and co-create solutions and proposals that respond to the challenges they face. 

Register and learn more here: smartcityexpolatam.com

Retrieved from https://www.metropolis.org/agenda/smart-city-expo-latam-congress-0

Smart city Expo LATAM

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